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Minutes from the City Council meeting on July 6, 1993
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PUBLIC HEARING - A Public Hearing was held regarding the Farm Creek Subdivision Improvement District Number Five in order to determine the sufficiency of the petitions. Mayor Brodell asked Attorney Lyons for a certified copy of the 361,000 signatures. Attorney Lyons stated he would supply the certified list to the Clerk's office July 7, 1993.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 6, 1993
The Jonesboro City Council met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. Present were the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all council members with the exception of Councilman Evans who was unable to attend.
The minutes of June 21, 1993, were approved as mailed by motion of Councilman Harpole seconded by Councilman Vance. A roll call vote was taken resulting in all council members voting aye.
A presentation was given by Mr. James Taylor of the Corp. of Engineers regarding the Whiteman's Creek Drainage Project. The Federally funded project calls for flood control improvements on Whiteman's Creek, Higginbotham Creek, Turtle Creek and Moore's Ditch. The City of Jonesboro will be responsible for obtaining the right of way for the work, utility relocation, five percent of project cost, up-front in cash, and maintenance once completed. The total cost is estimated at $5,820,000.00 with the city paying approximately 48 percent in funds labor and equipment.
The next presentation was given by Mr. Ken Stacks, Architect of Arnold and Stacks regarding the renovation of the old Safeway building. Mr. Stacks submitted a map of the building and described the layout to the Council. Several questions followed. Councilman Kelton questioned the possibility of building upward, and was told not with the existing foundation. Councilman Kelton asked how many parking spaces will be available after the additional 4,000 feet. Mr. Stacks stated approximately eighty (80). Councilman Bowers questioned the effect this would have on the existing drainage pro...
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